Our family was presented with an opportunity to host an exchange student this summer and we jumped at the chance.  It has turned out to be such a blessing.  The initial commitment was just for a few weeks but it has turned into a year-long stay and we are loving every minute of the experience!  Jerg, or Joe as we call him, is a fantastic kid.  He fits right into our family and goes with the flow.   We are learning about Germany and he is embracing and learning American culture.  Please take a moment to meet my German son, Jerg Riethmueller. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How long have you lived in Bridgeport? Since August 10, 2013.  He will be going to back to Germany at the end of the school year. 

 

Where are you originally from? Born and raised in Tubingen, Germany.

 

Family? Parents are Joachim and Anke.  Joachim is a pediatrician at University Children’s Hospital Tubingen and Anke is a social worker.  Jerg has a younger brother Veit, 14 and younger sister Jetta, 8.  His family dynamic is almost identical to ours. 

 

What is your favorite color? Green

 

Where do you go to school? Junior at Bridgeport High School.

 

Favorite Bridgeport spot?  Chick Fil A

 

Favorite WV spot outside of Bridgeport?  Coopers Rock

 

Favorite food?  Lasagna

 

Favorite musical group? Eminem and Seeed (Seeed is a German group)

 

Pets?  2 guinea pigs named Flackie and Milo

 

Hobbies?  Swimming – Jerg has been swimming year round for 10 years. 100m backstroke is his best event.  He also enjoys soccer, playing video games with his friends and skiing.  His favorite resort to ski is Disentis in Switzerland. 

 

Interesting fact about you?  Jerg is an exchange student with a group called Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG).  He is enjoying experience and thinks Bridgeport is an awesome community.  He played for the BHS boys soccer team and plans to be on the BHS track and field team this spring.  For more information about FLAG, click HERE.